Five types of interviews
1. Face-to-face interviews
Interviews in person then mean it’s very important to be aware of your body language. This includes your posture, gestures, eye movements and facial expressions. Avoid crossing your arms, persistent nodding or tense facial expressions.
2. Video interviews
On camera interviews mean you need to pay attention to your surroundings. Make sure you’re sitting in a well-lit area and try to keep outside noise to a minimum, as this can be distracting to the interviewer and your responses may not always be heard.
3. Panel interviews
Panel interviews can often feel a lot more daunting because you’re addressing multiple people. Don’t just speak to one of them, divide your attention equally, keep an open body stance and engage the whole panel. Make sure you’ve researched each interviewer.
4. Competency-based interviews
A competency-based interview means you have to describe a past experience to prove that you’re qualified for the role. Be specific and avoid general terms. The STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action and Result) is the best way to answer these questions.
5. Strength-based interviews
These interviews, which assess what you enjoy doing, are growing in popularity.
When preparing your answers, think about how your preferences and skills fit into the job requirements.